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Caffman Family History

Caffman Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Cauffman, Coffman, Carman, Roffman, Cashman, Calman, Hoffman, Corfman

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Where is the Caffman family from?

You can see how Caffman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caffman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Caffman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Caffman families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Caffman's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Caffman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caffman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Caffman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caffman. 25% of Caffman men worked as a Farmer and 33% of Caffman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caffman were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    33%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%

What Caffman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Caffman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caffman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 25 immigration records available for the last name Caffman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 76 military records available for the last name Caffman. For the veterans among your Caffman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caffman lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1997, in the United States, Caffman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Caffman in 1981 was 81, and 61 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caffman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caffman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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